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Food Service Director

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid parental leave
Disability Coverage
Paid Time Off

Job Description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, is a leader in providing premier culinary and hospitality services designed to enhance corporate dining experiences. Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities management, and uniform services, serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. With a commitment rooted in service and a mission to do great things for employees, partners, communities, and the planet, Aramark fosters a culture of equality, diversity, and professional growth for its workforce. LifeWorks specializes in crafting custom dining solutions for clients who seek to elevate amenities beyond expectations, focusing on delivering unique, sensory... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • At least 4 years of experience in food service
  • 1-3 years of management experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain client and customer rapport
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work effectively with other departments
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lb
  • Ability to stand for long periods

Job Qualifications

  • Requires at least 4 years of experience
  • Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role
  • Requires previous experience in food service
  • Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other departments
  • Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Job Duties

  • Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance
  • Ensure food services appropriately connect to the Executional Framework
  • Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how to execute
  • Reward and recognize employees
  • Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations
  • Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress
  • Adopt Aramark process and systems
  • Build revenue and manage budget, including cost controls regarding food, beverage and labor
  • Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements
  • Achieve food and labor targets
  • Manage resources to ensure quality and cost control within budgetary guidelines
  • Implement and maintain Aramark agenda for both labor and food initiatives
  • Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls and profit management
  • Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals, including food and labor
  • Direct and oversee operations related to production, distribution and food service
  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees
  • Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including those relating to safety, health, wage and hour
  • Establish and maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food products, including menu planning and development
  • Develops operational component forecasts and explains variances
  • Coordinates and supervises unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, labor management, and employee training
  • Recruits, hires, develops and retains frontline team
  • Conducts periodic inventory
  • Maintains records to comply with ARAMARK, government and accrediting agency standards
  • Interacts with client management and maintains effective client and customer relations
  • Participates in sales process and contract negotiation
  • Looks for opportunities to implement new products and services to support sales growth and client retention
  • Manage front of the house dining operations
  • Develop and implement food service plans aligned with client mission, vision, and sustainable practices

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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